Experienced in diverse facets of financial risk management, William "Bill" Robert Cunningham leads the Retirement Income Planning Group as founder alongside his son. His Lincolnshire, Illinois firm ensures that women are well-positioned regarding retirement planning, avoiding the emotional and financial impacts of catastrophic disability. As a certified long-term care consultant, William Robert Cunningham identifies optimal insurance plans for clients’ timelines and budgets.
William Robert Cunningham earned his BA in economics at Parsons College and served as president of the Economics Club. In 1980, after completing a US Air Force tour of duty, he visited a friend in the Texas Panhandle who was active in the commodities business. This led him to gain insight into that sector and establish a presence in cattle futures hedging on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Bill Cunningham has a personal investment in helping those who face losing a reliable ongoing retirement income through no fault of their own. He conveys to Illinois clients that Medicare does not cover many expenses associated with long-term care events, including assistance with meals, bathing, dressing, and the tasks of daily life. He is working on an extended piece, "The Shrinking Brain,” on the financial disruption and emotional stress caused by Alzheimer’s disease.